Uvaria sorzogonensis
C. Presl.
Ulagak
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Description
A large woody vine with large leaves. The flowers are yellow and borne in rounded clusters. The fruit are oblong, somewhat kidney shaped, yellow and have an aroma.
Edible Uses
Fruit. Aromatic. Fruit berry-like, ovate, yellow, borne in rounded cluster. They are oval, about 1.5 centimetres in length.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They are common and widely distributed from northern Luzon to Basilan in the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Alalaget, Balonsaging
References (5)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1034
- Brown, W.H., 1920, Wild Food Plants of the Philippines. Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 21 Manila. p 60
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 442
- PROSEA No. 2
- Reliq. haenk. 2:76. 1835
